
Niftylift
NIFTYLIFT is a renowned manufacturer of compact, lightweight and innovative aerial work platforms, recognized for reliability, safety, manoeuvrability and advanced access solutions. Its platforms are designed to deliver high performance while maintaining excellent transportability and low operating impact.
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Niftylift was founded in 1985 in Bedfordshire, England by Roger Bowden, starting with its first product, the Nifty 120 trailer-mounted boom lift — still in production today. The company grew into one of the largest mobile elevating work platform manufacturers in Europe, expanding internationally with operations in the USA and Germany.
Achievements
- Winner of two Queen's Awards for Enterprise (2013 and 2019) and a King's Award for Enterprise (2024)
- Multiple IPAF International Award for Powered Access "Product of the Year" wins
- Introduced patented SiOPS anti-entrapment safety technology in 2009
- Launched the industry's first hybrid-powered MEWP in 2007
Product Portfolio
Trailer-mounted, self-propelled, self-drive and track-drive aerial platforms, approximately 10–28 m working height.
Features & Technologies
- TiO2 Hybrid Power Systems (Diesel + Battery)
- Sio90 Active Anti-Entrapment System
- ToughCage impact-resistant platform base
- Low weight design reducing site ground pressure
Key Applications
Niftylift Product Inventory

NIFTYLIFT Access Platforms | 10–28 m Working Height
Compact, lightweight and innovative trailer-mounted, self-propelled, self-drive and track-drive aerial platforms.
Product Range
- Trailer-Mounted Aerial Platforms
- Self-Propelled Aerial Platforms
- Self-Drive Aerial Platforms
- Track-Drive Aerial Platforms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sio90 safety system on Niftylift platforms?
It is an anti-entrapment bar that detects if an operator is pushed against the console, instantly stopping platform movement and sounding an alarm to prevent crush injuries.
Product Catalogs
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Niftylift Hybrid Series Brochure
PDF • 4.5 MB
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